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Oakley
Oakley is an American sports eyewear brand, best known for its sunglasses and goggles. In American football it makes visors, known as shields, which attach to the helmet's facemask, as well as NFL-licensed eyewear and accessories. Oakley builds its shields around three criteria: eye protection, optical quality with its Prizm lens technology, and a fit designed around the helmet, because one size does not fit every model. The brand is also the NFL's official on-field partner for shields and eyewear. AFG does not list any Oakley products yet: product pages will follow, with the specifications published by the manufacturer and prices from European retailers, in euros.
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About Oakley
Oakley was founded in 1975 by Jim Jannard, who named the brand after his English Setter, Oakley Anne. Its first product was a rubber motorcycle grip, followed by motocross goggles in 1980 and, in 1984, the Eyeshade, its first sports sunglasses. The brand's headquarters are in Foothill Ranch, California. Oakley was acquired in 2007 by the Italian group Luxottica, now EssilorLuxottica. Since 2019 it has been the NFL's official on-field partner, in a deal extended until 2030.
Oakley shields for American football
For Oakley, American football starts with the eyes. The brand offers visors, known as shields, which fit onto the helmet's facemask, along with sports eyewear and NFL-licensed accessories.
The three criteria Oakley highlights
- Protection: according to the brand, protecting the eyes is the first step to seeing clearly;
- Optics: lenses designed for clear vision, using Prizm technology;
- Fit: shields designed around the helmet, because one size does not fit every model.
How to choose a shield
Before buying, check that the shield is compatible with your helmet and facemask: this is the point Oakley stresses most. Also check your league's or federation's rules on tinted visors before choosing a tint. In the NFL, players wear Prizm Clear shields as part of the league's partnership with Oakley.
How our Oakley product pages will work
Each Oakley page in the AFG catalogue will show offers from European retailers, with the price in euros and the date on which the offer was last checked. Technical specifications will come only from verified sources, first and foremost the manufacturer's website: anything we have not been able to confirm will simply be left out. Links to retailers will be affiliate links and clearly labelled as such.
Frequently asked questions
Does Oakley make American football visors?
Yes. Oakley offers shields that attach to the helmet's facemask, using its Prizm lens technology, as well as NFL-licensed eyewear and accessories.
Is Oakley an NFL partner?
Yes. Oakley has been the NFL's official on-field partner since 2019; the deal, extended until 2030, supplies all 32 teams with shields and eyewear.
Who owns Oakley?
Oakley was acquired in 2007 by the Italian group Luxottica, which is now part of EssilorLuxottica.